Southgate Veterans Memorial Library

Youth Programming

Young Child Programs

Baby & Me Playgroup, Mondays at 10:30am
June 2, 9, 23, & 30

Babies and their caregivers are invited to spend time socializing and playing together in a space just for them.

Baby Rave
Monday, June 16 at 10:30am

Children birth to walking and their caregivers are invited to join us for a dance and wiggle party! We will have fun with music and bubbles to move and groove to.

Passive Programs

Available whenever the library is open!

Butterflies at the Library

Throughout the month of June, check in on our butterfly friends as they grow from caterpillars, to chrysalis, to butterflies. You can keep up with their progress by visiting the library to see them in person, or by following us on Facebook or Instagram.

Scavenger Hunt

Grab a scavenger hunt list at the front desk, and search for pictures throughout the Children's section of the library. Don't worry if you can't find everything; we've got hints if you get stuck. Bring your completed sheet up to the desk to be rewarded with a sticker!

Teen Programs: 6th - 12th grade

Teen Ice Cream Party
Wednesday, June 18 at 6pm

School's out, now what? Head on over to the library to chill out. We'll have coloring pages, lo-fi hip-hop beats to relax to, and an ice cream bar.

Teen Advisory Board
Wednesday, June 25 at 6pm

Are you looking to get involved in your community? Do you want to have input into what programming and materials the library offers? Then join the Teen Advisory Board! The goal of TAB is to work together to create a welcoming environment for teens at the library. Meetings will take place the last Wednesday of the month, and there will be additional opportunities to volunteer throughout the year. For more information, see the website, stop in the library, or email the youth librarian, Amie Fuentes, at afuentes@southgate.lib.mi.us.

Library CLOSED Thursday, June 19

The Southgate Veterans Memorial Library will be closed all day on Thursday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. Normal hours of operation resume on Saturday, June 21st.

With Love

Create meaningful connections through letter writing with GoodGood and his pals at With Love, now available free through our library! This charming animated platform helps young people improve their communication skills while exchanging thoughtful letters with digital pen pals. Each letter receives a personalized response, creating a unique experience that grows with every exchange.

Unlike typical screen time, With Love encourages authentic communication and creativity. As you exchange letters with your animated pen pals, you'll develop writing skills naturally while building relationships with characters who remember your conversations and respond thoughtfully.

Well Wayne Station

Sign for free narcan and drug testing strips with information on handling overdoses

The Southgate Veterans Memorial Library is happy to announce that a Well Wayne Station is now available at our front entrance! This newsstand is stocked with free Naloxone (Narcan), as well as fentanyl and xylazine testing kits. These supplies are made available thanks to the Wayne County Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Services, as well as the Wayne State University Center for Behavioral Health and Justice. With these stations, and your help, we can reduce harm and overdoses in Wayne County. You have the power to save a life!